Paramount+Theater,+Springfield,+MA

Julia Sanderson Theater (originally and currently known as the Paramount Theater; recently and formerly known as The Hippodrome) is an historic theater at 1676-1708 Main Street in Springfield, Massachusetts, (although generally listed at 1700 Main Street.) Built in 1926 out of part of the grand Massasoit Hotel at a cost of over $1 million, the Paramount Theater was the most ornate picture palace in Western Massachusetts. As of 2011, The Paramount is in the midst of a $1.725 million renovation to once again become a theater after decade as a disco, (the Hippodrome,) when it was the center of Springfield's rave scene. From 1926 until the 1960s, The Paramount changed names several times - including a brief stint as the Julia Sanderson Theater, honoring a famous actress from Springfield - however, it remained a movie theater until the 1960s, when it began to find use as a mixed use venue for movies, rock concerts, and other live performances. In 1998, the venue was purchased and restored. At that time, it was turned into a lavish nightclub and performance space. The venue's main floor seats were removed; however, the 1,100 balcony seats were retained and restored. The theater underwent a $1.3 million renovation in 1999, and was reopened as the Hippodrome Theater. The original organ was restored and the marquee was changed to reflect the theater's new name. The Hippodrome became a popular venue for raves during the early 2000s and mid-2000s. In 2009, the theater was purchased by the New England Farm Worker's Council. It reopened April 7, 2010 after renovations and the installation of a new sprinkler system; however, the Hippodrome marquee remained. As of 2011, the Paramount Theater is in the midst of a $1.725 million renovation to once again become a theater and performance space. //Source: Wikipedia//

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